How far is Green River, WY from Lovell, WY?

The driving distance from Green River, WY to Lovell, WY is about 311.6 miles (501.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
311.64 mi
06h 02m
Flight
234.96 mi
378.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.96 mi
Kilometers
378.13 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.64 mi
Kilometers
501.53 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lovell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 PM MDT
Return by in Green River
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green River
2026-04-23T11:04
Arrive Lovell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green River
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverton
WY

City in Freemont County, Wyoming

From Green River
155.8 mi
03h 01m
To Lovell
155.9 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
23 mph W
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 33 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Green River and Lovell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green River and Lovell.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st East

    11 m · 7 sec · North 1st East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Flaming Gorge Way

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Flaming Gorge Way

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, US 30 East: Rock Springs

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    12.8 mi · 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1730 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Elk Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Elk Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US 191

    38.1 mi · 43 min · US 191

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Highway 28

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    46.8 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    31.9 mi · 38 min · Idaho Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 6th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Street

    32.4 mi · 39 min · Park Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Railway Avenue

    2336 ft · 1 min · North Railway Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Russell Avenue

    606 ft · 22 sec · Russell Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 10th Street

    42.4 mi · 48 min · North 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    154 m · 20 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green River and Lovell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 28
74.9 mi · 24%
North 10th Street
42.4 mi · 14%
US 191
38.1 mi · 12%
Park Street
32.4 mi · 10%
Idaho Street
31.9 mi · 10%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 28

Turn right onto Highway 28

66.5 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.7 mi
234.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverton
03h 01m from Green River
Leave By
11:54 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Green River and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Lovell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green River to Lovell?

The road trip is about 311.6 miles (501.5 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from Green River and 155.9 miles from Lovell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.82 one way or $85.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Green River and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Lovell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green River and Lovell. Straight-line distance: 234.96 mi (378.13 km).

Green River

#1 Green River

River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

Population11,788
Coordinates41.5285800, -109.4662500
Altitude1864
CountryUnited States
Lovell

#2 Lovell

Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States

Population2,327
Coordinates44.8374500, -108.3895600
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Start: Green River (-109.46625, 41.52858)
End: Lovell (-108.38956, 44.83745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11 gal
41.63 L · about $42.82
Round trip
$85.65
22 gal · 83.26 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.5 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.82 $85.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.54 $93.08
Premium $4.55 $50.04 $100.08
Diesel $5.41 $59.53 $119.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Green River and Lovell. The current time is 11:04:00.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.